Kappa Kappa Gamma

Is it true that Fraternity Headquarters had a fire? Yes, in the early morning hours of February 11, 1965, Fraternity Headquarters at 530 East Town Street in Columbus, Ohio, was severely damaged by fire of an undetermined origin. The fire was discovered by Elizabeth Brown Gallen, Ohio State, who rented an apartment in the building, [...]

Kappa Chapter was installed on June 9, 1881 Hillsdale College Six charter members: Viola, Harriet, Maria, Lora, Elizabeth, Ella Total initiates: ­­­­2,051 Hillsdale College established in 1844, Hillsdale, Michigan The Early Years Curiously, there are two charters for Kappa Chapter in the archives, one with the name Upsilon on it, crossed off, and Kappa written [...]

Have you ever wondered how and when our earliest chapters were started? Read on to find out more about the history of Beta Rho Deuteron, Cincinnati! Founded June 6, 1885, with four charter members; closed in the fall of 1885—the reasons remain a mystery to this day! Reinstated as Beta Rho Deuteron on May 16, [...]

For almost 7 decades, Kappa Kappa Gamma has sent a pair of precious and historic candlesticks on the road (or in the air) for significant Fraternity events – specifically the installation of new chapters and the Candlelight Banquet at General Convention. After logging so many miles, those candlesticks sure could tell a magnificent tale! The [...]